Interview Question?

Question

I have an interview in a place where I had one before from maybe 7 months, if the interviewer asks me if I had an interview before what shoud I tell him ? especially I do not know why I did not succeed last time ???

Answer 1

It is normal that people do not get through the first time and do not match the interviewer(s) expectations the first time.

That is why in today's scenario, many companies are inviting applications after 6 or 9 months or even an year, from the candidates who did not get through the first time.

Tell them clearly the real reason if told by the interviewer. If the interviewer has not told the reason, tell them politely, but with complete honesty and confidence "I guess, I did not meet up to the expectations during that time. But, I have taken that as an opportunity to invest time in myself. I did learn quite a lot of things after that interview on (either the points the interviewer mentioned) or (what I thought I might be lacking). Every missed opportunity is a stepping stone."

This answer will give you an image of positively thinking confident person, and they will also know that you are eager to learn very well from your failures, as much as with your successes.

BTW, my dear friend, people do forget what their successes have taught, but lessons taught by the failures can never ever be forgotten. The interviewing panel knows this well.

All the very best for your interview. Do well!

Answer 2

Just be honest and don't trip over your words. If you feel, looking back, that your interview didn't go well, then say that you really weren't prepared at the time, but you are ready to go now.

Also, back then, the interviewer may have just liked someone better than you. I've interviewed many people as a manager of a video store and was only looking to fill one position. With an interview process the management wants to take a look at many candidates before making any decisions.

Answer 3

Interview session is very well-known by managers and recruiters. Basically, this is their way to ensure suitability between you and the vacant position (i.e.: whether you have desired qualities or not). Some questions are very common, thus you can look for books or websites about career and find the 'correct' answer. You have to adjust based on your experience, then you can know why you failed.

Regarding your 7-months employment, you'd better prepare a sound reason to explain why you want to move/ quit, e.g.:
a. The salary/ commission/ bonus is under your expectation
b. You think the current position you are looking for in new company is more prospective than your current position in current company.
c. etc. (I don't know your situation, but if I were in your position I would have to think very carefully, because this can make yourself looks like job-quitter)

Important: Failing to prepare=preparing to fail!

Answer 4

TRUTH MY DEAR. But do tell them that you are so excited about this opportunity that you badly want it and thats why you are back. Also, try and put the point across that failure makes you all the more determined to succeed.

Answer 5

Tell reality